Paynetown State Recreation Area
- Monroe Lake
- Off Highway 446
- Bloomington, IN 47401
- (812) 837-9546
This state operated recreational area on the northeast side of Monroe Lake offers electric and non-electric camping, a beach, boat rental service, a marina with gas sales and a camp store. The DNR-staffed Interpretive Center is located near the park entrance. Entrance fee or state park pass required.
Monroe Lake is also known locally as Lake Monroe and Monroe Reservoir.
Buried History: Monroe Lake Cemeteries Driving Tour
- October 11, 2016
- (812) 837-9967
• Sign up for this session at http://bit.ly/buriedhistoryoct2016 • Program fee is $5 per person; limited to 20 people. • Registration required by October 8. • Tour meets at Paynetown SRA. Before the reservoir was built, small communities and family farms were spread... Learn more
Ghostly Gathering
- October 28, 2016 - October 29, 2016
- (812) 837-9967
Complete details on our October Program Schedule at http://www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/2954.htm Campers AND day visitors welcome at all programs! FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28 Trick-or-Treat Bags from 3 to 5:15 p.m. Jack-o-Lantern Lore at 5:30 p.m. A Natural History of ZOMBIES at... Learn more
Lunch with Nature Series: Canada Geese
- October 31, 2016
- (812) 837-9967
• Sign up at http://bit.ly/lwnoct2016 • Register by October 28. • Limited to 12 people, recommended for adults. • Location: Paynetown SRA Join us for our monthly Lunch with Nature Series! Bring a sack lunch to enjoy during the main presentation. Afterwards, there is a... Learn more
